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GC-MS Analysis and Biological Roles of Phytochemical Compounds in n-Hexane Extract of Durio zibethinus Murr. Seeds

Sunday Adegoke Adeniyi, Jacob Sunday Oyeku & Torrington Owan · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2024

Aim: The current study was to assess the phytochemical compounds in Durio zibethinus seeds that can be used for medicinal and industrial purposes. Methodology: The n-hexane extract of the seeds was analyzed using Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry. Results: The Gas Chromatograp...

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Phytochemical, Anti-microbial and Chromatographic Studies of Root Bark Extracts of Acacia ataxacantha

Duguryil, Z. P., Gambo, N. N., Chukwu, A. C., Ogori, B. O. & Denji, K. B. · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2024

The paper is a report of an experimental work designed to carry out the phytochemical, antimicrobial and chromatographic studies on the polar extracts of the root bark of Acacia ataxacantha. The plant materials were extracted with n-hexane and thereafter successively extracted wi...

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Biological Investigation of In-vitro Anti-Inflammatory, Antifungal, Anti-Arthritic, Thrombolytic, Membrane Stabilizing an In-vivo Acute Toxicological Activity of Launaea asplenifolia

Hasib Khan Shomudro, Urmi Akter, Fatema Moni & Khadiza Akter Bonna · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

The present research is designed for evaluating the in-vitro activities of the ethanolic extract of Launaea asplenifolia (EELA), specifically its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anti-arthritic, thrombolytic, membrane-stabilizing properties and acute toxicological activity. The pre...

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Vitamin, Bioactive Compound Contents and Antioxidant Activity of Ficus capensis Fruit

Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani, Ebere Immaculata Akpata & Innocent Izuchukwu Ujah · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

Ficus capensis is a tropical, evergreen tree with more than 800 species. Virtually all the parts are locally used for the treatment of various illnesses. This study investigated the Vitamin, Bioactive compound contents and the Antioxidant activity of the fruits of Ficus capensis....

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Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of the Leaves of Combretum bauchiense Hutch & Dalziel (Combretaceae)

Ibeabuchi J. Ali, Cyril C. Adonu, Ndidiamaka H. Okorie, Nkeoma N. Okoye & Festus B. C. Okoye · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

Aim: The phytochemicals, antioxidant and antimicrobial investigations of Combretum bauchiense leaves used in folkloric medicine to treat majorly infectious diseases were explored in the present study. Study Design: Evaluation of antioxidant, antimicrobial and HPLC-DAD profiling o...

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Phytochemical Screening, in vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Aqueous Extract of Jatropha curcas

Adeyemo A. G., Awote O. K., Bello O. P., Sanusi R. B., Akinyemi M. O., Eshinlokun I. A., Mabodu M. T., Olarenwaju H. O. & Amodu A. N. · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

The wide range of secondary metabolites in medicinal plant extracts are used to treat and manage various diseases worldwide. Medicinal plants, such as Jatropha curcas, have played crucial roles in effectively treating a range of diseases, including bacterial and fungal infections...

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GC-MS Based Metabolite Profiling and Phytochemical Screening of Different Solvent Extracts of Moringa oleifera Seeds

Famurewa, Oluwayemisi Juliannah · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

The present study aimed at screening the different crude extracts of Moringa   oleifera seeds for their bioactive constituents and exploring the metabolites present using GC-MS (Gas chromatography-Mass spectrometry). The phytochemical screening of the different crude extracts rev...

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An Assessment of Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Manilkara zapota on Rat Model

Souvik Kumar Mandal, Masruk Alam, Misuk Chandra Ray, Eitika Roy, Khadija Binte -A-Khaleque, Tasnimur Rahman Khan, Md. Mustafiz Chowdhury, Kazi Sakib, Isratul Jannat Mim & Rafat Tahsin · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

Background: The word "herbal medicine" refers to using medicinal plants to prevent or treat sickness. This definition encompasses a broad range of practices, from the widespread usage of traditional medicines in every culture to the standardized and titrated extracts of herbs. Ai...

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Effects of Aloe vera Gel on the Homeopoietic, Biochemical and Histological Parameters and Bone Marrow of Wistar Rats

Darlington, Akukwu, Ugochukwu, Aguwa, Catherine, Akukwu, Ambrose, Agulanna & Obatavwe Ukoba, Izuchukwu, Okonkwo · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

Aloe vera is well known for its medicinal properties. This plant is one of the richest natural sources of health for human beings. The chemistry of the plant has revealed the presence of more than 200 different biologically active substances. The aloe plant is said to have effect...

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An Evaluation of Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ficus racemosa in Rat Model

Navila Nawjesh Lima, Nur-Neasha Dolon, Fahmida Maliha, Md. Rahmat Ullah, Fairuz Humayra, Md. Mustafiz Chowdhury, Md. Abdullah Hil Baky Rupak, Juliana Aditi Baroi, F. M. Sharifuzzaman Shohan & Rafat Tashin · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

When we talk about "herbal medicine," we imply the utilisation of plants with medicinal capabilities to either prevent illness or alleviate its symptoms. This idea encompasses a wide range of practises, from the widespread and frequent usage of traditional treatments in all cultu...

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Evaluation of Anti-Salmonella Activity and Acute Toxicity of Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) Seed Oil

Yede Marie Paule, Estella Achick Tembe, Mbong Grace Anih, Bayaga Herve, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Gonsu Kamga Hortense & Charles Fokunang · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

Bacterial infections by Salmonella remain a real public health threat causing each year, more than 1.2 million deaths worldwide. The treatment by antibiotics is usually compromised due to the emergence of multi-resistant strains, supply chain problems and the high cost of medicin...

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Identification, Quantification of Phytochemicals and Elemental Analysis from Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Andrographis paniculata

Ikezu Ujupaul Joy Margret & Ugariogu Sylvester Nnaemeka · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2023

Andrographis paniculata a nutritive which has been acclaimed medicinally for treatment of diabetics, hypertension, diarrhea and other diseases ethnomedically was screened for it pharmaceutically active ingredients and elemental compositions. The result of qualitative phytochemica...

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